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Foodservice distributor discount program

Instant discounts on your purchase of eligible energy-efficient commercial food service equipment.

Up to $1,250 off eligible equipment with lasting benefits.

No paperwork and no waiting. Receive upfront discounts on your purchase and improve your businesses’ bottom line by reducing maintenance costs and receiving faster returns on your investments. Increase the reliability of your equipment by extending the life of your equipment and enjoy improved equipment features.

How to get started

We’re here to help, whether you’re a business
or a foodservice distributor/dealer.

To learn more about the program

Contact us by phone at

1-855-838-7816

or email us at
FoodServiceDiscount@ieso.ca.

For more information on eligible equipment

Contact a participating distributor for more information about equipment prices and availability of eligible equipment models.


Eligibility

Instant discounts are available to commercial businesses that purchase eligible foodservice equipment from participating distributors/dealers for installation in their business.

 

Commercial Refrigeration

Eligible Electrical Equipment

  • ENERGY STAR® commercial refrigerators
    Designed for hot kitchens and frequent door openings, ENERGY STAR® refrigerators are up to 20 percent more efficient than standard refrigerators.

  • ENERGY STAR® commercial freezers
    Preserving a large stock of perishables is easier with ENERGY STAR® freezers, which use up to 20 percent less energy than standard freezers.  

  • ENERGY STAR® commercial ice machines
    Essential for dining rooms and food displays, ENERGY STAR@ ice machines are up to 10 percent more energy efficient and 20 percent more water efficient than standard ice machines. 

 

Commercial Food Preparation

Eligible Natural Gas Equipment

  • Energy STAR® griddles
    Higher production capacity, improved uniformity across griddle plates and extended product lifetime over conventional griddle models.

  • High-efficiency conveyor ovens
    Eligible energy efficient conveyor ovens feature lower idle energy rates and have a minimum cooking efficiency of 37% - providing consistent cooking for similar and high-volume foods.

  • ENERGY STAR® combi ovens
    ENERGY STAR® models are on average 30 percent more energy efficient than standard models.

  • ENERGY STAR® fryers
    Featuring innovative design, ENERGY STAR® models have shorter cook times, are easier to clean and use up to 35 percent less energy on average.

  • ENERGY STAR® steam cookers
    With better insulation and more efficient steam delivery, high-efficiency models save up to 90 percent more water than standard models.

  • High-efficiency underfired broilers
    By providing more even heat distribution, underfired broilers can make food quality more consistent, reduce food safety concerns and save energy.

  • ENERGY STAR® rack ovens
    Reduce energy use up to 20 percent compared to standard ovens.

  • ENERGY STAR® convection ovens
    Higher insulations levels and improved door gaskets allow faster, more uniform cooking.

Here's how it works

  1. Visit a participating distributor/dealer.

  2. Purchase your eligible equipment and provide your installation address and business name at checkout.

  3. Your participating distributor/dealer will apply your discount – no paperwork required.

Resources

Have a specific model in mind? Check our Qualified Products List to see if your model is eligible for a discount.



Qualified Products Lists may be updated from time to time, without notice. Please contact or visit your participating distributor/dealer for more information on models that are eligible for discounts.

Participating distributors/dealers

Discounts are only available at participating distributors/dealers. The map below provides location-based links and contact information for each of the participating distributors.


This program is delivered in collaboration with Enbridge Gas. Please visit the Enbridge Gas program web page for more information about discounts and participating distributors for natural gas equipment.

Visit Enbridge Gas

Disclaimers

This program is delivered by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Enbridge Gas Inc.

IESO discounts are only available to businesses that sell eligible equipment to commercial business that are connected to, or behind the meter of an electricity consumer connected to, the IESO-controlled grid in eligible parts of Ontario. Enbridge Gas discounts are only available to commercial and industrial customers in its service territory in Ontario, including those formerly served by Union Gas Ltd.

To receive any discount, a completed proof of sale matched to the installation address must be provided by the participating distributor in accordance with applicable program requirements. Discounts are paid on a per unit basis unless otherwise indicated. Programs and discounts may be subject to change or cancellation without notice at any time.

The IESO and Enbridge Gas make no representation, warranty or guarantee regarding the projected savings of any energy-efficiency measure or performance of installed equipment. The IESO and Enbridge Gas reserve the right to independently verify application information and confirm installation. Additional terms and conditions may apply; please ask your IESO or Enbridge Gas representative. Save on Energy™ is a trademark of the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). Used under license. © 2020 Enbridge Gas Inc. All rights reserved.

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